Herb-Baked Cod with Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Olives

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Tender cod fillets baked in a fragrant mix of Italian herbs, accompanied by roasted cherry tomatoes and olives for a light, Mediterranean-inspired meal. This Italian-inspired seafood recipe (mediterranean), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs cod fillets, cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, pitted and halved for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a baking dish, toss 2 cups cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup halved Kalamata olives with 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  2. Step 2: Roast the tomatoes and olives for 15 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and blister.
  3. Step 3: Meanwhile, brush 4 cod fillets with the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle evenly with 1 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Remove the baking dish from the oven and nestle the cod fillets among the roasted tomatoes and olives. Sprinkle 1 tbsp chopped fresh basil over the fish.
  5. Step 5: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, garnish with the remaining 1 tbsp fresh basil, and serve warm.

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